Pearls of Big River: Assam’s Dima Hasao by Ramu Upadhaya
Some books tell us about places, and there are books that invite us to live inside them. Ramu Upadhaya’s Pearls of Big River: Assam’s Dima Hasao belongs firmly to the…
India’s External Intelligence: Secrets of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) by Major General V. K. Singh: Review
Some books attempt to describe intelligence agencies from the safe distance of speculation, journalistic reconstruction, and ideological assumption. Then there are books written by individuals who have inhabited the guarded…
Snakes in the Ganga: Breaking India 2.0 by Rajiv Malhotra and Vijaya Viswanathan – A Detailed Review
Snakes in the Ganga: Breaking India 2.0 by Rajiv Malhotra and Vijaya Viswanathan is a work that demands to be read with attentiveness, patience, and a willingness to engage with…
A Detailed Review of The Invisible Government: A Quiet Revelation That Refused to Stay Quiet
There are books you read for information, and then there are books that quietly rearrange how you look at power itself. The Invisible Government belongs firmly in the second category.…
Creativity Beyond Classrooms: Why Literature Cannot Be Dictated, Editorial by Dr Alok Mishra
Literature, as a broad topic for discussion, is something that may always remain open-ended. After involving myself in literary studies for more than fifteen years now, I could seldom speak…
Dharma Karya, an Ideology Book by Bharat Mody, a detailed review
DHARMA KARYA: An Ideological Book, authored by Prof. Bharat M. Mody and self-published in 2022, represents an ambitious attempt to merge ancient Indian philosophical principles with contemporary socio-political thought. With…
The Power of Stories: How Narratives Shape a Nation’s Image and Why a Balanced Projection Matters, writes Alok Mishra
Stories are the lifeblood of human civilisation. They shape perceptions, influence opinions, and construct identities. When it comes to nations, the stories told about them, whether in literature, media, or…
A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry, a detailed review
Rohinton Mistry’s A Fine Balance stands as one of the most powerful literary achievements of the late 20th century. This novel captures the fragility of human dignity against the backdrop…
In Her Defence: Ten Landmark Judgments on Women in the Armed Forces by Navdeep Singh and Shivani Dasmahapatra, a detailed review
In Her Defence: Ten Landmark Judgments on Women in the Armed Forces is a seminal work that delves into the intersection of gender, law, and military service in India. Authored…
Odyssey Dima Hasao & Autonomous Council by Ramu Upadhaya Book Review
At times, in every critic’s working days, people come across books that not only appear out of the box but are indeed the ones. You just begin reading such titles…
Why Bharat Matters by S Jaishankar Book Review
Anything other than the ongoing IPL in India that is popular today, discussed en masse, and getting people’s attention, is undoubtedly the Lok Sabha election! Yes, the Lok Sabha general…
Lies My Gov’t Told me by Dr Robert Malone – Book Review
Dr Robert Malone’s experiences illustrate a broader debate about the balance between free speech and the prevention of misinformation in the digital age. Malone’s sidelining and bans from public spaces…